Mutual action of walls and frameworks in horizontal stress

Bearing structures of buildings must resist stresses both on the vertical and horizontal planes. Because of this deformations are caused in the structures, whereby in particular the horizontal displacements play a role, when stability problems can be anticipated. The vertical stresses, which impact upon the deformed structure, will actually increase the horizontal displacements. One of the major causes for the generation of horizontal displacements is the wind stress. The wind stress is transmitted by the structure to the foundation in such a manner, that the total energy required for this is minimal. This means that the design elements of a structure in relation to its resistance to deformations play a role in the stress transmission and thereby provide a proportionate contribution to the stability of the entire structure. In this report a method is described to determine stress distribution in horizontally stressed bearing structures consisting of walls and frameworks.